Jury Question Slows Down Trial of Pro Se Accused of Felony
By Keana Fortier-Sauray SANTA BARBARA, CA – During an ongoing trial here in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Man Asks to Represent Himself, but Judge Refuses, Doubts Competency
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Mario Rene Krejdovsky, facing felony charges here Tuesday, repeatedly requested…
Final Witnesses and Closing Arguments Given in Michael Vera Trial
By Ashleen Herrarte and Veronica Miller VENTURA, CA – The trial of Michael Vera resumed on Monday…
Charged with Felony, Man Insists on Representing Self in Hearing Despite Judge’s Suggestion
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Despite Judge Anthony Villalobos’ warnings about a possible life sentence, Esteban…
Judge Thoroughly Explains Denial of Motion to Pro Per Accused Charged with Threatening to Kill His Mother
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – In the case late last week where pro per accused (representing…
COVID Jail Math Doesn’t Add Up for Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Domestic Violence Case
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – Michael Ruiz, a defendant convicted of domestic violence who represented himself…
Judge Tells ‘Frustrated’ Man to Go Request Jury Trial ‘If You Believe You Are Not Guilty’
By Brinda Kalita RIVERSIDE, CA- During a motion hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court this week,…
Closing Arguments Heard in Scott Murder Trial – Man Represents Self, Claims He Didn’t Kill Anyone, Police Out to Get Him
By Keana Fortier-Sauray and Alexander Ramirez RIVERSIDE, C.A. – The second degree murder jury trial of Thomas…
Prosecutor Grills Accused Murderer about Lying to Police, and His Legal Knowledge
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – The murder trial of Thomas Ryan Scott, who is representing himself…
Murder Suspect Calls Himself to the Stand as a Witness
By Ava Schwartzapfel Riverside, CA— An ongoing murder trial escalated heavily in Riverside court on Jan. 25….
‘Legal Runner’ Request by Attempted Murder Suspect Representing Self Causes Courtroom Commotion
By Amy Berberyan and Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA – During a reporting and sentencing hearing this Friday…
Judge Offers Free Advice to Man Determined to Represent Self in Case because Court Working against Him
By Luke Kyaw RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Sean Crandell, at an arraignment Wednesday here in Riverside County…
Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Refuses Right to Counsel
By Mairead Perez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Michael Bosch surprised everyone here Thursday in Santa Barbara County…
Man Granted Pro-Per Status on the Eve of Murder Trial – Case Continued to August
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– On the eve of his co-defendant trial…
Defendant Asks to Represent Self with Trial Less Than a Week Away – Trial Continued
By Benjamin Porter SACRAMENTO, CA – With his trial set to start in less than a week,…
Defendant Admits Didn’t Ask Lawyer, ‘Peter Piper,’ to Appear, Decides to Represent Self – Judge Changes Her Mind
By Mia Machado SACRAMENTO, CA – When defendant Leanna Berryman’s alleged defense attorney named “Peter Piper” failed…
Hearing Gets Complicated in Case of Pro Per Defendant Who Knows, Demands His Rights
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA—Deputy District Attorney Jeff Harry had planned on a preliminary hearing Monday here…
Pro Per Defendant Irritating, but Judges Rules in His Favor over DDA Objections
By Yuanqi Ivy Zhou SACRAMENTO – A defendant—representing himself in propria persona (pro per)—maybe irritated Sacramento County…
